- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Taylor El
Federal NCES profile for Taylor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744000035
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Taylor El held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480744000035 · Abilene, TX Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 17:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Taylor El held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taylor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 662
Taylor El
662 students
What this shows Taylor El reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor El compares
Taylor El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Taylor El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor El
How many students attend Taylor El?
Taylor El has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor El?
63.1% of students at Taylor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor El?
The largest demographic group at Taylor El is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor El?
Taylor El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor El rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Taylor El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.